Malicious Code Vulnerability in intan-14 Package: Exploitation of npm Registry
Summary
MAL-2025-156522: Malicious code in intan-14 (npm). Affected versions are not published. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The intan-14 package is part of the npm ecosystem, which is widely used for JavaScript package management. This package, like many others in the npm registry, is intended to facilitate the development and distribution of JavaScript applications. However, it has been identified as part of a malicious campaign that aims to inflate developer reputation scores through the automatic generation and publication of derivative packages. This vulnerability poses a significant risk to developers and users relying on npm for secure package management.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the intan-14 package originates from its association with the tea.xyz token reward campaign, which has been known to flood the npm registry with malicious packages. The malicious code embedded in intan-14 modifies the package.json file by removing private flags, altering version numbers, and generating random package names. This behavior leads to the continuous republishing of these variants, polluting the npm registry and potentially compromising the integrity of other packages. The ramifications include the risk of developers unknowingly using compromised packages, leading to security breaches and loss of trust in the npm ecosystem.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall intan-14If it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a workaround, avoid using the intan-14 package and consider using alternative packages that provide similar functionality without the associated risks. Regularly audit your package dependencies using tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The intan-14 package presents a significant security risk due to its malicious code designed to manipulate the npm registry. It is crucial for developers to be vigilant, remove affected packages, and utilize tools like Vulert to safeguard their projects against vulnerabilities.
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FAQ
The intan-14 package is an npm package that has been identified as part of a malicious campaign to inflate developer reputation scores through the automatic generation of derivative packages.
The vulnerability can lead to the introduction of malicious code into your project, potentially compromising security and integrity, and polluting the npm registry.
You should uninstall the intan-14 package immediately and check for any dependencies that may rely on it. Consider using alternative packages.
You can use tools like Vulert, which monitors your package-lock.json file for open-source vulnerabilities in real-time without requiring code access or installation.
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